Michael Douglas has issued a clear Michael Douglas CNN boycott denial after rumors surfaced suggesting that he and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones were planning to avoid CNN. The speculation followed their son Dylan Douglas’s participation in a contentious debate on CNN NewsNight, drawing intense online discussion regarding the family’s stance toward the network.
Dylan Douglas’s CNN Debate Sparks Conversation
Dylan Douglas, serving as host of SiriusXM’s “Young American with Dylan Douglas,” appeared last month on CNN NewsNight. During the broadcast, Dylan engaged in a spirited discussion with conservative commentator Scott Jennings, which quickly garnered media attention due to its charged nature. Jennings later commented,
“Dylan was probably OK with how everything went”
and noted,
“was actually really nice off the air.”
— Scott Jennings, Conservative Commentator
Official Response From Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
In response to the growing rumors, a representative for Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones provided a statement, clarifying the couple’s standpoint.
“The rumor that Catherine and Michael are boycotting CNN is news to them,”
the representative told EW. The spokesperson further emphasized the couple’s preference for factual journalism by adding,
“They support accurate reporting, which this rumor isn’t.”
— Douglas Family Representative
Dylan Shares Thoughts on CNN Aftermath
Dylan Douglas also weighed in on Scott Jennings’s remarks following their on-air interaction.
“I was Surprised and slightly flattered, that Scott Jennings still cared so much about our conversation three weeks after it happened,”
Dylan remarked. He continued,
“I heard so many nasty things about the guy before going on the show, but in person found him to be very pleasant. The fact that almost a month later, he’s attacking me on who my parents are, rather than the differences we have politically, is disappointing. I understand he just released a book, maybe this is part of his promotional effort? Regardless I wish him and his book well.”
— Dylan Douglas, Host and Actor
Looking Forward: Dylan Douglas’s Upcoming Projects
Earlier this year, it was announced that Dylan Douglas will make his acting debut in an upcoming film, marking a new chapter in his career beyond media debates.
The family’s prompt Michael Douglas CNN boycott denial puts a spotlight on the spread of unfounded rumors and the importance the Douglases place on factual accuracy in media coverage. As the situation settles, attention moves toward Dylan’s forthcoming career moves and public responses to ongoing political discussions in the media landscape.
